Careers in Philanthropy

Philanthropy, Leadership and Careers That Make a Difference

A collaboration between the Third Millennium Initiative and Learning to Give

The Third Millennium Philanthropy and Leadership Initiative (Millennium), in collaboration with Learning to Give, is pleased to educate young people about America’s vibrant philanthropic heritage. Our rich, shared history of giving is a thread that connects all Americans. Men, women, and children of every race, religion, culture, and ethnicity have contributed substantially to help improve the lives of their neighbors, their nation, and our world. Response to recent national and international tragedies is proof that Americans continue to take action when others face hardship and need.

Philanthropy, Leadership and Careers That Make a Difference Content With an Environmental Perspective

LESSONS (Unit Titles)

Subject: Philanthropy

• Echo, Echo, Echo—Each Can Help Others
• Philanthropy, You and Your World
• Power to Make a Difference
• Role of Philanthropy in an Ever-Changing World
• Power of One—Everyday Heroes for the Common Good
• What Does It Take?

Subject: Nonprofit Careers

• Nonprofits are Necessary
• Nonprofits in Our World and Community
  

PROFILES in PHILANTHROPY

Autobiographical Profiles Jane Addams Susan B. Anthony Clara Barton Catharine Esther Beecher Anthony Benezet Dorothea Dix Benjamin Franklin Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet Phoebe Hearst Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe Josephine Shaw Lowell Benjamin Rush Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton (Saint) Alexis de Toqueville Sojourner Truth Harriet Tubman Booker T. Washington

Concepts African American Women and Philanthropy Asian American Philanthropy Black Philanthropy Career Options in the Nonprofit Sector Hispanic Philanthropy Native American Philanthropy (Paper I) Nonprofit Organizations Philanthropy Philanthropy Described in Democracy in America Social Movements Women and Philanthropy

 

QUOTATIONS

View quotations from notable philanthropists. To find quotations related to Philanthropy, Leadership and Careers, search the words “leadership”, “careers."

 

TIMELINE

This timeline compares US History with the history of philanthropy. Organized by historic eras (from 1492 CE to present day).

 

The Third Millennium Initiative is a program of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. The Initiative is a five-year grant seeking to identify youth leaders and to equip both existing and emerging leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to assume leadership positions in the nonprofit, philanthropic sector.